Samaritan Escalation Ward - INTERNAL

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to assume the Ward Manager role on a busy surgical/medical escalation ward. You will oversee clinical governance, staff supervision, and the delivery of high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead a team of nurses, drive standards, audit care, and collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to develop services.

Qualifications

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Responsibilities

• You will carry overall continuing responsibility for the management and leadership of the ward including administration and the overall co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting and auditing of standards of care.
• Lead a team of highly qualified nurses to ensure we deliver excellent patient care
• Be accountable for the quality of care delivered within clinical area by nursing
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to develop services provided for patients within clinical areas

Job description

Job Overview

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to cover a busy surgical/medical escalation ward. Samaritan is looking for a highly motivated individual who thrives in fast-paced environments and wishes to contribute to our vision of providing compassionate nursing care. We are seeking to recruit a ward manager who can make a difference with their dedication and expertise whilst upholding the trusts values and behaviours. We are a friendly department with a positive ethos and strong nursing leadership. As Ward Manager you will carry overall continuing responsibility for the management and leadership of the ward including administration and the overall co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting and auditing of standards of care to ensure excellent high quality care is delivered at all times. Applicants need to have a sound knowledge of clinical, leadership and managerial skills. Be able to demonstrate the ability to lead as well as work within a team: to supervise, nurture and develop the knowledge and skills of staff. The successful candidate will have substantial post registration experience in an acute setting as well as experience in managing a team.

Main duties of the job

• You will carry overall continuing responsibility for the management and leadership of the ward including administration and the overall co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting and auditing of standards of care.
• Lead a team of highly qualified nurses to ensure we deliver excellent patient care
• Be accountable for the quality of care delivered within clinical area by nursing
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to develop services provided for patients within clinical areas

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable criteria

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable criteria

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification